trona

/ˈtroʊnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral composed of sodium carbonate, often used in the manufacture of glass, paper, and other products.

“The mining company extracted large quantities of trona from the deposit.”

2. geology

A type of mineral deposit rich in trona, often used in the extraction of sodium carbonate.

“The geologist studied the trona deposit and its potential for industrial use.”

Synonyms

  • natron
  • sodium carbonate

Antonyms

  • acid
  • oxide